Castle Carra

Cushendun

Two storey ruins of castle keep/tower house, oblong in shape and aligned North-South, battered at base. At one time covered in ivy. Excavation carried out prior to conservation work on the ruin in 1995.

Stone Information

Stone Type Category :

Basalt
Primary Stone:

Basalt
Secondary Stone:

Antrim Schist
Other Stone Type:

Antrim Chalk
Stonework Construction:

Un-coursed rubble
Stonework Condition:

Standing stonework is in reasonably good condition with some evidence of deterioration of individual stones.
Condition Assessment (QUB):

Stage 2 – Section specific remedial action is required but the extent of intervention should be limited because of the lack of distant involvement within façade boundaries.
OS Irish Grid (Easting):

324960
OS Irish Grid (Northing):

433467